minear company reported net income of $480000 for the year ended on 12/31/18 included in the computation of net income were: depreciation expense, $32000, share of income from a 25% investment in common stock of Brett inc. accounted for under thw equity method, $48000, and amortization of a bond premium, $20000. minear also paid $80000 dividend during the year. the net cash provided by operating acitivies would be reported by minear at

a. $424000

b. $444000

c. $536000

d. $456000